FLASHFORWARD (ABC)

FLASHFORWARD

Premiere: September 24, 2009 – May 27, 2010
Genre: Serial Drama; Science Fiction
Seasons: 1
Created by: Brannon Braga, David S. Goyer, Robert J. Sawyer
Network: ABC
Cast: Joseph Fiennes, John Cho, Jack Davenport, Zachary Knighton, Peyton List, Dominic Monaghan, Brían F. O’Byrne, Courtney B. Vance, Sonya Walger, Christine Woods, Genevieve Cortese

Plot Synopsis: After the entire world’s population blacks out for approximately 2 minutes and 17 seconds, which in effect causes the entire world to see a glimpse of life 6 months into the future, an elite FBI task force is formed to investigate who/what caused the global blackout, whether the events foreseen were simply flashes or true events of what’s to come, and whether or not it could possibly happen again.

10 Lessons: Serialized and Mythology Television In 2010

by Roco on December 31, 2010 · 2 comments

It’s been a year of highs and not so highs for television shows of the serialized and mythology persuasion. In 12 months of substantial change, we’ve seen shows end and begin, while others continue their journeys into 2011.

But what have we learned from all of this in 2010?

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Seriable Television Awards 2010: Most Seriable Mythology

by Roco December 17, 2010

Welcome to the first award in our Seriable Television 2010 Awards – acknowledging the best (and worst) in serialized and mythology television throughout 2010. Today’s award poll is for Most Seriable Mythology – in other words, the series with the best, most coherent, and satisfying mythology – or whatever you personally consider to be ‘good’ [...]

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Kangaroos Chance In Hell or Can Fans Really Save FlashForward?

by Roco June 6, 2010

ABC’s cancelation of FlashForward was hardly surprising. The show failed to sustain the level of interest that the pre-hype promised. In the end it was a lot of fizz with little POP. Of course, not everyone agrees that the show deserved to be canceled. FlashForward Superfans are campaigning for the show to be saved, and [...]

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ABC Give ‘V’ The Peace Sign, Ditch ‘FlashForward’

by Roco May 14, 2010

Various sources are reporting that ABC have decided not to renew FlashForward for another season. The time-jumping drama had high hopes of becoming the next Lost, but creative struggles and low ratings have led ABC to cancel the series after just one season. I have to say that I’m not surprised. The 10 week hiatus [...]

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Robert J. Sawyer on His FlashForward Episode and Survival Chances

by Roco May 6, 2010

Digital Spy caught up with Robert J. Sawyer – author of the novel ABC’s FlashForward is based on – to ask him about tonight’s episode (which he wrote) and his view on the show’s survival chances. Head past the jump where we have included a portion of the interview – contains some spoilers for tonight’s new [...]

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Counting Down to FlashForward Finale – 1.21 Synopsis & Promo Photos

by Roco May 4, 2010

ABC sure love promo photos. They’ve released over 20 images to tease you into watching FlashForward episode 1.21 – “Countdown”, airing May 20th. We also have the official synopsis for the episode. Head past the break to see their future. Tweet

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Promo Photos & Posters: Fringe, V, FlashForward,True Blood, More!

by Roco April 15, 2010

We’ve rounded up promotional photos and descriptions for the upcoming episodes of some of our favorite serialized shows, including; Fringe, V, FlashForward, True Blood and Supernatural! We also have a bunch of Fringe season 2 cast photos and a new True Blood poster. Hit the jump to view them in all their glory. Tweet

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FlashForward 1.14 Promo: What Do Kids Know Anyway?

by Roco March 29, 2010

It looks like the next episode of FlashForward, titled “Better Angels”, will focus on the kids. Specifically, daughter Benford and her prophetic knowledge. Hmph. What do kids know anyway? Actually, when it comes to sci-fi, they seem to know quite a lot. Strange that. In all seriousness, it’s about time we found out what Charlie [...]

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FlashForward: 5 Reveals from Revelation Zero

by Roco March 25, 2010

FlashForward returned last week with the disjointed, yet intriguing Revelation Zero – Parts 1 & 2. As promised by the producers, the episode delivered many more answers that we had previously come to expect from the ponderous first half of the season. Below the jump are 5 of the most important answers or reveals that [...]

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